Columbia, MD
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Children Found Working At McDonald's Restaurants In Maryland, US Labor Department Says Children Found Working At McDonald's Restaurants In Maryland, US Labor Department Says Children Found Working At McDonald's Restaurants In Maryland, US Labor Department Says
Children Found Working At McDonald's Restaurants In Maryland, US Labor Department Says Still lovin' it? More than 300 children were found working at McDonald's restaurants across the U.S., some in Maryland, according to the US Labor Department. The children, under 16 years old, were discovered during an investigation into Bauer Food LLC, Archways Richwood LLC and Bell Restaurant Group I LLC – three separate franchisees that operate a total of 62 McDonald’s locations across Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio. The franchises employed the 305 children more than the legally permitted hours and perform tasks prohibited by law for young workers. In all, the investigations l…

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by Cecilia Levine
Alexandria, VA
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Turtle Trafficker In VA Admits To Role In International Smuggling Scheme: Feds Turtle Trafficker In VA Admits To Role In International Smuggling Scheme: Feds Turtle Trafficker In VA Admits To Role In International Smuggling Scheme: Feds
Turtle Trafficker In VA Admits To Role In International Smuggling Scheme: Feds An elaborate turtle smuggling and trafficking ring orchestrated by a Virginia man has been broken up, federal officials announced this week. Louisa resident Stanlee Fazi, 41, pleaded guilty in federal court in Alexandria to trafficking turtles out of Fredericksburg in violation of the Lacey Act, according to the Department of Justice. As part of his guilty plea, Fazi admitted that between July 2017 and June 2020, he illegally collected eastern box turtles from the wild and sold them on at least 27 occasions to buyers across the country. The scheme involved Fazi collecting payments using Fa…

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by Zak Failla
York, PA
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Cumin Products Sold In PA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Concerns Cumin Products Sold In PA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Concerns Cumin Products Sold In PA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Concerns
Cumin Products Sold In PA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Concerns A voluntary recall of a specific lot and brand of ground cumin sold in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and other states is being recalled due to the discovery of Salmonella in the product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Lipari Foods has issued a voluntary recall of a specific lot of Lipari Branded Ground Cumin Tubs manufactured by International Food that could pose a possible health risk for vulnerable adults or young children. The products subject to the recall were sold to retailers in: Alabama; Arkansas; Florida; Georgia; Illinois; Indiana; Kentucky; Michigan; Missouri; No…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
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Winning $1M Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area 7-Eleven Winning $1M Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area 7-Eleven Winning $1M Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area 7-Eleven
Winning $1M Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area 7-Eleven There is a new millionaire in Maryland, and that lucky lotto player may not even know they're holding the golden ticket. It was not a $20 million jackpot (that was sold in New York), but a winning $1 million "Mega Millions" ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring for the drawing on Tuesday, April 18. The winning numbers were: 07-09-15-19-25 with a "Mega Ball" number of 04 and the optional "Megaplier" number was 02.  Other seven-figure prize winning tickets were sold in California, Iowa, and Ohio. In total, Maryland Lottery officials said that there were a t…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern
Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…

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by Zak Failla
Alexandria, VA
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Virginian Among Those Sickened By Eating Raw Flour Amid Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Virginian Among Those Sickened By Eating Raw Flour Amid Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Virginian Among Those Sickened By Eating Raw Flour Amid Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak
Virginian Among Those Sickened By Eating Raw Flour Amid Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Federal investigators are working to identify a specific brand of flour that is linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened at least one person in Virginia. A salmonella outbreak connected to raw flour has infected 12 people in 11 different states, with three forced to be hospitalized due to their illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Aside from Virginia, illnesses have also been reported in: New York; Ohio; Tennessee; Illinois (two); Missouri; Iowa; Minnesota; Nebraska; Oregon; California. The breakdown of illnesses reported amid the salmonell…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
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Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern
Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…

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by Zak Failla
Rutherford, NJ
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Ex-NY Jet Arrested On Assault Charges Ex-NY Jet Arrested On Assault Charges Ex-NY Jet Arrested On Assault Charges
Ex-NY Jet Arrested On Assault Charges Former New York Jet Darron Lee has been arrested on assault charges in Ohio, records show. The 20th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Lee found himself in trouble with the law on Monday, April 3. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio — where Lee starred as a standout linebacker for the Buckeyes before being drafted by the Jets — have released few details about the incident as of Tuesday, April 4. Charging documents obtained by TMZ Sports paint a disturbing picture of the alleged abuse involving the the 28-year-old 230-pound linebacker, who the outlet says violently attacked his mom and th…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
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Nor'easter: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power In CT, Communities Most Affected Nor'easter: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power In CT, Communities Most Affected Nor'easter: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power In CT, Communities Most Affected
Nor'easter: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power In CT, Communities Most Affected Although the snow and rain from a powerful Nor'easter have already fallen, thousands in Connecticut are still without electricity on Wednesday, March 15 as strong wind gusts continue to batter the region.  The late-winter storm, which arrived on Monday evening, March 13, and continued throughout the entirety of Tuesday, March 14, brought a unique mix of precipitation, with higher elevated inland areas receiving several inches of snow while lower elevations were limited to rain.   Related Story - Nor'easter: Gusty Winds Remain Following 'Unique' Storm With Wide-Rang…

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by Ben Crnic
Massapequa, NY
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House Ethics Committee Investigating George Santos For Financial Crimes, Sexual Harassment House Ethics Committee Investigating George Santos For Financial Crimes, Sexual Harassment House Ethics Committee Investigating George Santos For Financial Crimes, Sexual Harassment
House Ethics Committee Investigating George Santos For Financial Crimes, Sexual Harassment After months of swirling questions about his financial background, the House Ethics Committee has opened a formal investigation into embattled New York Congressman George Santos. In a statement Thursday, March 2, the committee announced it was working to determine whether the freshman Republican lawmaker, whose 3rd District covers Nassau County and parts of Queens, had committed the following: Engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign Failed to properly disclose required information on statements filed with the House Violated federal conflict of interest…

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by Michael Mashburn
Dorchester, MA
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Boston Stabber Known As 'Dog Bite' Denied Bail: DA Boston Stabber Known As 'Dog Bite' Denied Bail: DA Boston Stabber Known As 'Dog Bite' Denied Bail: DA
Boston Stabber Known As 'Dog Bite' Denied Bail: DA A man who fled the state after stabbing and killing a person has been ordered held without bail, officials say. Dwight Watson, also known as "Dog Bite," was denied bail on Tuesday, Feb. 21 on the charges of stabbing a man to death in the summer of 2022, according to the Suffolk District Attorney's office.  Watson, of Boston, is charged with the death of 48-year-old Urvin Gerald, who he stabbed in the early morning hours of July 16, 2022, at the Mount Horeb Lodge parking lot on Harvard Street.  Read more: Police ID 48-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Stony Point, NY
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'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment 'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment 'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment
'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment This story has been updated. Environmental officials in New York are investigating multiple reports of strange odors in the air, sparking concerns they may be tied to the chemical train derailment in eastern Ohio, about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, and its subsequent fire. In a statement to Daily Voice on Friday, Feb. 17, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said it is responding to reports in the Hudson Valley of an “unusual odor in the air.” “DEC has not received any reports from regulated emissions sources about releases that could contribute to the odors describe…

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by Michael Mashburn